realize in German
realize in German is erkennen, feststellen, sich bewusst werden — realize means to become fully aware of a fact or situation, especially one that was true all along.
realize in German
erkennen
feststellen
sich bewusst werden
realisieren
To convert (an asset or property, especially investments such as bonds, shares, etc.) into a more easily usable form such as money, especially by selling the asset or property.
verwirklichen
(chiefly, passive voice, slightly, _, formal) To convert (something imaginary or planned, as a goal or idea) into reality; to bring into real existence, to make real. [from early 17th c.]
realisieren
(chiefly, passive voice, slightly, _, formal) To convert (something imaginary or planned, as a goal or idea) into reality; to bring into real existence, to make real. [from early 17th c.]
What does "realize" mean?
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verb To become fully aware of a fact or situation, especially one that was true all along.
"I suddenly realized that I had left my keys on the bus."
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verb To turn a plan, goal, or idea into actual reality.
"After years of saving, they realized their ambition of sailing around the coast."
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verb To sell an asset or investment and convert it into cash, or the profit gained by doing so.
"She sold her old paintings and realized enough cash to pay for the trip."
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realize in a sentence
- I suddenly realized that I had left my keys on the bus.
- She didn't realize how late it was until the sun came up.
- After years of saving, they realized their ambition of sailing around the coast.
- The company finally realized its vision of an all-electric fleet.
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What is "realize" in German?
"realize" in German is erkennen, feststellen, sich bewusst werden. realize means: To become fully aware of a fact or situation, especially one that was true all along.
How do you use "realize" in a sentence?
Example: "I suddenly realized that I had left my keys on the bus." In German, "realize" is erkennen, feststellen, sich bewusst werden.
Are there other ways to say "realize" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "realize": erkennen, feststellen, sich bewusst werden, realisieren, verwirklichen.
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